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Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1889-11-15

Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1889-11-15 page 1

VOL.L. NO." 273. COLUMBUS. FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15. 1889. ESTABLISHED 1811. CATTLE TO GERMANY The Shipment of American Stock to That Country on Account of High Prices. Decision of Officials as to Pates to be Paid the Western Union Telegraph. Company. The George Eice Case Odds Ends of Washington News. and Washington.' Nov, 14. Commercial Agent Smith at Mayence, Germany, re ports that the prevalence of high prices for meat in Germany has caused a firm of batchers in Mayence to try tbe experiment of importing lire oxen from the United -States, and that arrangements have been mads for the shipment from Illinois to Germany of nine hundred head of fat oxen within a period of two months. He is in formed that this is the first time that live oxen from the United States already for slaughter have been imported into Germany. . The first lot of cattle arrived the week preceding Mr. Smith's report, and their appearance seems to hare raised apprehensive fears in the minds of the German butchers, who were accustomed to the tame, submissive cattle of Europe, and not to the fierce, intractable animals of our Western country. The German butchers, Mr. Smith continues, like, before buying, to punch the cattle in the ribs, to scrutinize them closely and lead them by a rope. All this the American oxen strongly resent. The importers have been disconcerted by the discovery, and fears are entertained that the sale of the oxen will be considerably prejudiced thereby. Mr. Smith dryly adds : '-Perhaps the o'cean voyage unduly excited the animals." The animals are sold at a price 10 to 15 per cent, less than the German cattle, notwithstanding that according to tbe importers' statement it costs $60 for transportation and $7.50 for customs duty for each animal imported. Questions to be Settled In the Bice Complaint.Washington, Nov. 14. It has been represented to the inter-state commerce commission that the complaint of George Bice v. The Union Pacific Railway Company and others involves questions in the decision of which many if not all of the railroads of tbe country are interested. These questions are: First The relative classification of the products of petroleum of comparison with cotton seed oil, linseed oil, lard and naphtha.Second The question of charging the same rate for the return of empty tank cars, irrespective of the weight and capacity of each car. Third The question of the right to deduct and carry free forty-two gallons or other quantity of theproducts of petroleum out of each tank car without making a similar proportionate deduction in the amount of petroleum and its products carried by other methods than tank cars. Fourth The right to deduct and carry tree Vi per cent, or otner quantity oi gasoline or any one or more of the products of petroleum without making similar deductions of like proportions of ail other products of petroleum carried under similar circumstances and conditions. Fifth Tbe question of like rating and classification respectively of car-load lots and less than car load of petroleum and its products, irrespective of whether the loading is in iron or wooden barrels or in cases. On motion of petitioner and in order to give all tbe railroads of the country an opportunity to be heard, the commission has ordered "that about 140 carriers be notified of the pendency of the complaint, a copy of which will be furnished on application. Important Decision as to Telegraph Kates. Washington, Nov. 14. First Comptroller Matthews has made an important decision in regard to government telegraph rates, being in the form of a letter to the secretary of the treasury. It opens thus: "Your telegraph lines present a bill against the department for telegraphic service rendered during the month of July, 1889, tbe charges being made according to the rotes prescribed by the postmaster general for the fiscal year 1889. The situation is thus stated: ""The present postmaster general had fixed and published rates for tbe fiscal year 1890, on October' 30. 1889. Please enclose me a copy of his circular in which the rate are made public. From this circular I find the rates are about half tbe sum at which they were fixed for the fiscal year ending June 20, 1889. On this state of facts my opinion is requested as to the rates applicable to accounts for telegraphic service rendered between tbe 30th day of June, 1889, and the 30th day of October, 1889, to enable you to properly dispose of the accounts of the United Lines company as well as of others of a similar kind which may be presented." I The decision is made that as acceptances of the conditions by telegraph companies as to Derformance of government service in consideration of grants and privileges are binding at all times and not from year to year; and that when new rates are made after tbe end of a fiscal year the new rate schedule shall be retroactive and cover the interim, which, in the ca3e presented, covers the time between June 30 to October 30. 1889. On this basis all tbe telegraphic service during that time will be settled for. Reasons for Desertion. Washington, Nov. 14. The acting jadge advocate general of the army. Colonel Guido N. Lieber, has submitted a voluminous and exhaustive report of ihe operations of his office during the year ended September 30, 1889. After giving statistical tables of the number and disposition of court-martial and court of inquiry cases, he turns his attention to the subject of desertion.In his remarks Colonel Lieber says : "It appears that in trials for desertion the cause most frequently assigned is drunkenness. The deserters who assign tnis cause ordinarily claim that tbev were drunk when they absented themselves and had no intention of deserting, but were afraid to return lest they should be treated as deserters." Department Chances. Washington, Nov. 14. Mr. W. H. Welch of Maryland, deputy third auditor of the treasury, today tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 1st prox. Mr. A. A. thaw of Indiana will be appointed to succeed him. Mr. Shaw is a leading railroad man in this state and helped to organize tbe Harrison sand Morton Kepublican League of Kailroad Employes. The resignation of Judge Heneh of Indiana, chief of a division in the comptroller's office, has been accepted, to take effect on tbe 1st prox., and Mr. Frank Swaggart of Logansport, Ind., is named as his successor. Treasury Appointments. Washington, Nov. It. The secretary of the treasury has made the following appointments in the internal revenue service: C P. Burgdorf, storekeeper and gamier Fifth Tennessee; baumei Cooley, storekeeper Sixth Kentucky ; B. B. Cole, storekeeper and gauger Eighth Kentucky; J. J. Dikes, storekeeper and gauger Second Tennessee; J. M. Fuckett" storekeeper and ganger Fifth Tennessee; J. W. Stepiienson, storekeeper Eleventh Ohio; G. il Miller, storekeeper and gauger Twentw-third Pennsylvania. Adjustment of Accounts. Washisgton. Nov. 14. First Auditor Fiahar. ia his annual report to the secre tary of the treasury, says there has been a decided increase in the work of the office during trie p.iBt few years, with no corresponding increase in the clerical force, and he recommends that provision be made for an additional chief of division and two assistants. He reports that during the past fiscal year there were examined and adjusted 29,4ti3 accounts, representing $1,670,019,725. Fog Horn or Bell, Which T Washington, Nov. 14. The United States steamer Dispatch, Lieutenant Bowles commanding, will go down Chesapeake bay next week to carry on a series of experiments as to the most desirable sound signals tor sailing vessels in a fog or heavy weather. The result of the experiments will be communicated to the international marine conference for their information. The question upon which there is difference of opinion is, Which is the most desirable instrument, the fog horn or bell? The conference committee on sound signals will probably witness the experiments.A Reminiscence of Old Credit Mobilier. Washington, Nov. 14. In tbe supreme court in ihis city today. Judge Wales presiding, the case of Rowland Hazard et al., and the Credit Mobilier Company of America, v. Sidney Dillon et al., and Mrs. Sarah R. McComb, executrix of Henrv S. Me- Comb, was ' dismissed. The plaintiffs brought suit to require the defendants to pay the full value of 11,316 shares of Union Pacific Railway stock and also the value of w,uuu oi income bonds. Inspector of Steam Vessels. Washington, Nov. 14. The secretary of the treasury has recommended the ap pointment of John D. Sloan to be super vising inspector of steam vessels for the district of Minnesota. His commission has been prepared and is now awaiting the president b signature. Bond Sales. Washington, Nov. 14. Todav'i bond of ferings were as follows : Registered 4s, $18,8.M); coupon 4s, foOO at 127; coupon 4s, $200; registered 4Ws, J33.150 at 105T. $13.- 000 at 105; registered 4s. $40,000 at 127; registered is, $150,000 at 105. All offers accepted. West Point Cadets. Washington, Nov. 14. The following have, among others, been appointed cadets at West Point : Robert W. Lawler of Mex ico, Seventh Missouri district, with Theo dore Sternberg oi Miles alternate. Capital Notes. Attorney General Miller has appointed Henry Hooper assistant United States district attorney for the Southern district of Ohio, vice Harlan Cleveland resigned. Admiral Gherardi. whose management of affairs at Hayti during the troubles there last summer won for him the thanks of Secretary Tracy, has been ordered to proceed to tbe W est Indies again. He will go down in either the Kearsarge or Galena. Postmaster General Wanamaker ap pointed tbe following fourth-class postmasters for Ohio: New Knoxville, Auglaize county, Henry Cook, vice H. W. Fiedder-john, removed ; Thompson, Geauga county, R. H. Goodsell, vice F. H. Warren, removed."BALTIMOEE DAY." Catholic Prelates. Priests and Delegates Shown the Sights of the Monumental City A Pleasing Program. Baltimore, Nov. 14. Baltimore day, for the close of the Catholic centennial, was as bright and beautiful as could be desired. It was intended to show the visitors some thing of Baltimore and its environs, but a large majority of them, on account of the unpieasant weather, had started for their homes. The visitors were invited to the Concordia opera-house at 9 o'clock this morning, where conveyances were in readiness to take them our" for a drive. Accommodations were provided for 800. but not more than 600 were on hand. This number included prelates, priests and dele gates. A start was made at 9:15 o'clock. dui li was iu:ou Deiore tne taliybo, with the committee for Baltimore day, left the Concordia after all tbe guests were off on tbe trip. Monsignor McCoigan. With Archbishop Cleary of Kingston, Canada, and Bishop Hawley of Newfoundland, were among the first to leave. Among the prelates were Bishops Tuigg of Pittsburg, Hennessey of Dubuque, Hogan of Kansas City, O'Connor of Omaha, and others. The taliybo, drawn by four spirited iron grays, contained the committee consisting of Dr. R. H. Goldsmith, Robert Biggs, J. D. Wheeler, Charles W. Hueisier, T. Foney Hickey, William J. O'Brien, Georee F. Muth, Dr. Charles S. Grindall. Mark O'Shiver and Dennis Noble. The carriages all took the same route and went first to Druid Hill park. After a drive through the park, tbe carriages proceeded through the Epiphany Col lege park, and after inspecting that institution for the education oJ, priests, the colored visitors wgfe taken to St. Mary's Industrial scuool. TBey reached the school at 1 o'clock, and were were welcomed by Mgr. Messolgnan ana nroioer Alexius, president oi the institution. An entertainment was given by the bovs. Music was furnished bv the In dustrial School band. At 2 o clock a banquet was tendered the visitors, and a number of speeches were made, in whch the institution, and Baltimore, its clergy and its people came in for a large share of commendation. The banquet was in charge of a committee consisting ol Dr. R. H. Goldsmith, Robert Biggs and Charles W. Heuisler. The reception to tbe cardinal and tbe members of tbe Catholic congress began at the City hall at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. About 1500 invitations bad been issued to various persons, including governors, mayors of cities in this and other states and prominent citizens. This did not, however, debar anyone who presented himself at the City hall from gaining admission and being presented to tbe mayor and cardinal. Letters of regret at inability to be present at tbe reception were received from Governor Lee of Virginia and the mayors of Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston. IHE AIER CASE. Mrs. Ayer Renounces All Claim to Her Daughter. Chicago, Nov. 14. The noted case of Harriet Hubbard Ayer against Herbert C. Ayer for the custody of their daughter, aged 13, was decided today. A short time ago attorneys for Mr. Ayer went to New York to take evidence regarding their client's allegations of the unfitness of Mrs. Ayer to be the young girl's guardian. Today her attorney submitted a resignation by Mrs. Ayer of her position as guardian of Margeret upon the ground that the youth of the child made it undesirable that she should be the subject of litigation until she is qualified to choose for herself. Mrs. Ayer's renunotation of all claims against Mr. Ayer for alimony and consent to the entry of a decree barring her from setting up any claim for alimony was also filed. Judge Shepard then entered an order appointing Herbert C. Ayer guardian of the daughter, Margaret, until the further order of court. Transfer or the Saratoga. Phti,adei,hhia, Nov. 14. The United States sloop-of-war Saratoga was this afternoon formally transferred at the League Island navy-yard from the service of the government to the control of the board of managers of tbe Pennsylvania Nautical S-hool. Arrival of Immigrants. Philadelphia, Nov. 14. -During the past year tbe total number of immigrants arriving in this city was 27,745. ST0EY FOE, MAEINES. Beimund Eolzhay, the Eoad Agent, Tells a Queer - Story on the Stand. He Says He AVas Subject to "Spells" and Knew Xothing of the Gogebic Murder. He Carried Two Revolvers, rearing the Wild Beasts. Milwaukee, Nov. 14. A special to the Evening Wisconsin from Bessemer, Mich., says that Reiniuud Holzhay "Black Bart on trial for the murder of Banker Fieisch-bein of. Bellville, 111., and the robbery of the Gogebic stage, took tbe stand in his own de'ense today and made a confession. "I was 23 yars the 2d of last month," he began. "I was born in Germany, in the southern part, and my parents stilt live there. All the schooling I ever received was in the old country. I never attended school in America. 1 came to the United States seven years ago and not having any trade I went to work in my uncle's pianing-mill in Green Bay, Wis. 1 worked there about two years and went to work on the Oconto river, where I stayed about three years. Becoming tired of this life and desiring a change. 1 went West. 1 stopped in Portland, Ore., for a short time and then went up to the Puget sound country, where I worked in a mill about five months. I spent about one month riding about the country on horseback and was in the West about eight months altogether. I then came back and went to work again on the Oconto river and worked there about a year and a half." In answer to questions put by his attorney, Holzhay stated that while in Washington territory he was injured by his horse failing on him; that he laid unconscious for some time afterward, and that while his health previous to this accident had been good, since then it had been bad. He could not describe just how it affected him, but it aftected his whole system, and particularly bis head. Ordinarily he feitquite good, but these bad spejls would come over him and would last probably a day, sometimes more. He said that during these spells be felt strange, but could not describe the feeling. During such spells his actions and any incidents or occurrences taking place at such time were all a blank afterward. Nearly all last winter was spent in tbe woods working, but he came out one time to see a Dr. Williams in Chicago, who is connected with Dr. Lucas's institute for the treatment qf nervous diseases. About a year and a balf ago he want to see a Dr. Palmer in Green Bay, who treated him for nervous troubles. The spells came on him sometimes quite unexpectedly and lie always had to look out for himself and at times he feels an irresistible impulse to do something bad and desperate. He bad several oi these spells since his capture, and probably had a dozen or more since be was injured. Holzhay said he remembered the day be was arrested and who arrested him. He could not tell why he held up the stage. He held it up and that was all be knew about it. A fellow-prisoner of Halzhay's. named Burns, has been engaged the past month or two in writing a life of tbe robber, and has incorporated into the narrative several deeds of daring claimed to have been committed by Holzhay while in the Western country. In the cross-examination Prosecuting Attorney Howell mentioned several of tbese instances where Holzbay was alleged to have held up several men, and asked him as to the truth or falsity of the stories. Holzhay said they were all untrue and originated in the brain of Novelist Burns. In regard to the holding up of the Wisconsin Central and Milwaukee and Northern trains Holzhay said he felt the spell about the same as at tbe time of the Gogebic stage robbery, and did not remember any of the incidents connected with the affair. He stated that iu' all tbese instances, where shooting was commenced, it appeared to clear his brain and brought him to a realization of what he was doing, and be took to the woods afterward to avoid bein; captured. Holzbay did not remember who was in the Gogebic stage, did not remember seeing either Fleischbein or the driver, and failed to identify the watch and pocket-DooK said to have belonged to Fleischbein. He claimed that he had never seen Flesch-hein's name on the pocket-book until his attention was directed to it by Mr. Howell. ; Attorney Flaunigan flustrated the pris- i oner somewhat when he said: Holzhay, why did you carry two guns, knowing that you were liable to have one of these spells j at any time and shoot somebody When you felt one of these spells coming on why didn't you leave these guns at home until after you had recovered '?" Holzhay appeared somewhat staggered by the directness of this question and hesi tatingly replied : "I carried the revolvers to protect myself from wild animals in the woods and did not like to leave them anywhere, as I might not find them again." '"Is it necessary lor a man to carry two revolvers to protect himself in the woods of this country ?" "les, sir, said rJolzhay, "1 think it is." This replv seemed to satisfy the prosecu tion, as Holzhay was removed from the stand and shortly after returned to jail. Holzhay's examination lasted about "two hours. Holzhav was tbe only witness called for the defense, and when he had concluded the defense rested. WAM8 his stock. Suit in New York Supreme Court Be tween Oil Concerns. 9 Maeietta, O., Nov. 14. Special. Mr. George Rice of this city, who is an independent oil refiner, his refinery here being one of the largest in tbe country, is in New York, looking after his suit against the Standard Oil trustees to compel the issu ance to him of six shares of Standard Oil Trust stock, now standing in the name of B. Maliaby. It was begun in the su preme court of New York yesterday. Mr. Rice bought the stock in 1886 from Malraby. but delivery was refused. Tbe Standard people take the ground that Kice a object in buying tbe stock was to obtain a right to inquire into the inside operations of the trust, intending to use the information in suits against the trust, and ultimately compel the trust to buy his refinery here, which he values at $500,000. Mr. Rice aenies that he wants to sell the refinery and says that all he wants to obtain by litigation is equal freight rates. The argument will continue Borne days and as Rice has come out on top in a number of cases in which tbe Standard is interested, the final decision is expected to be in his favor. NEWARK. Budget of News from Licking's Capital. Newark. O., Nov. 14. Special. Mr. F. W. Levering of the Columbus Post, formerly of the Advocate of this city, was here today. Mr. Levering is favorably mentioned for the office of state librarian. Mr. Zelora Forry, a popular young farmer living near tbe city, was joined in marriage this evening to Miss Anna Real, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beat. Scott Coons was bound over today by Mayor Nichols in $50 bonds for obtaining money under false pretenses. timer Barr was arrested today in Lancaster and brought here to answer a charge of petit larceny. A large force of men are busily engaged in completing the electric street-car track. Cars will be running on the line within six weeks. Walter Joy, recently adjudged insane by Judge Rees.'was taken to the asylum today.Mr. Louis Stelzer and Mtss Rosa Pack, two well-known and popular young people of this city, were married this evening by Rev. W. F. Hayes of the Catholic church. Adam Seigei plead guilty to the charge of shooting with intent to "kill in common pleas court. Sentence deferred untii the end of the term. Mr. Charles Tabler of Thornville and Miss Ida M. Lewis of this county were married last evening in the parlors of the Hotel Warden. A young man by the name of Addis Lewis was arrested tonight by Marshal Griffith having in his possession a fine horse and buggy which had been stolen from Wynegar cfc Bolton, livery men, doing business in Kichwood Union county. The marshal had received a postal card with a description of the property and by means of it detected the thief, wiio had put the horse up at Brooks's stable. Lewis has been in trouble in tnis county before. METHODIST MISSIONS. Apportionment of the Funds for the Coming; Year. Kansas Citt, Mo., Nov. 14. The second day's session of the general missionary committee of the Methodist church was devoted to tne discussion of the committee's finances. Rev. Dr. Sanford Hunt, treasurer, reports that the receipts for the year ended October 31, 1S89, had been $1,130,137, or $129,556 more than the previous year. It took two hours pt brisk discussion to decide how much inonev the committee would need for the work during the coming year. It was finally decided that appropriations should be made as follows : For home aud foreign missions $1,126,000, for incidental and annuities $31,775, for the contingent fund $25,000, for ofiice expenses $25,000, for publications, $10,000. for Dallas ore detective land claims $8000, for Upper Sandusky $2000; total $1,225,775. The proportion of the division of ihe missionary fund was then taken up. The home and foreign mission field both had their advocates. The first motion was that the fund should be divided equally, but amendments followed in quick succession until five were before the committee. at tbe same time. The discussion occupied tbe remainder of the morning session. At the evening session of the committee it was decided to divide the appropriation on the basis of 45 per cent, for the home and 55 per cent, for the foreign missionary societies. " A CASE OF NEGLIGENCE. It a 11 road Men Only to Blame for Their Death. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14. A Pioneer Press special from Butte, Mont., says: News was received here today of a bad ac cident on the construction branch of the Nortbern Pacific fifteen miles east of here, iu Jefferson county, on Tuesday evening. The men employed on Tewey's contract were at work in the cut blasting rock. A mast oi giant powaer was nred. but tailed to have the desired effect. Thereupon, it being close to quitting time and the men being anxious to complete the blast belore they quit they poured a quantity of black powder into tbe apparatus. Some sparks irom tne giant powder blast must nave remained in the hole, for instantly an x-plosion followed, before the men coa Id re tire to a place ot safety, r Jon fculhv. tue foreman, John Dell, A. Finn, A. V. Lar son, T. O Leary and Ham Ross were killed and two others bad their eyes blown out. Coroner Warner ot Boulder held an inquest yesterday, at which the jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, the men themselves alone being to blame. A CROOKED JEWELER Captured in His Mad Flight from Cred itors. Kansas City, Nov. 14. The detectives who have been working on the case of Jo seph Schwartz, the jeweler who failed here two weeks ago under rather suspicious circumstances, telegraphed tonight that they had arrested their man at St. Paul, Minn. Marshal McGwen Went to Jefferson to day, and after getting bis requisition pa pers, will go after the prisoner. Schwartz creditors suspected that their debtor's business was not being carried on in the most honorable manner ana two weeKs ago bad attachments issued upon bis stock. . When tbe attachments were levied only about $10,000 worth of jewelry was found out of a stock of $75,000 which he bad bought on credit. He was arrested but released and since then has not been heard irom until the news of his capture today was received. The grand jury returned an indictment against him today for obtaining money under false pretenses, the complaining witnesses being b. il. te S. R. Freiburg of Philadelphia, who claimed that he received $2000 worth of diamonds from them, which are still unaccounted for, the day before he disappeared. TAKES MEN KILLED By Serious Accident on Illinois Central Railway. Nkw Orleans, Nov. 14. A Jackson, Miss., special says : A special train on tbe Illinois Central branch from Aberdeen. Miss., collided three miles north of Canton with a switch engine today, resulting in the death of Patrick Redmond, engineer of the switch engine; Tom Loftins, switchman, and an unknown negro. Jim Smith, D. Halsey and V. Thomas and several other persons were injured. The information is that tbe switch engine was working at Canton and was going from there to the water-tank, four miles north of that place, the engineer having been told by the night operator that tne track was clear. A special from Aberdeen with a theatrical troupe had the track, however, and collided with theswitch-engine when a short distance from the tank. THE SENATORIAL COMMITTEE, After Examining the Pacific Railroad, Leave for Home. Chicago, Nov. 14. Senator W. P. Frye's Pacific railway investigating committee, consisting of himself, chairman. Senator H. L.Dawes of Massachusetts, Senator O. H. Plait of Connecticut and Senator David Turnie of Indiana, has completed an examination of nearly 10,000 miles of Pacific roads. The above members of the committee reached the city this afternoon. Senators Piatt and Turpie left for their homes this evening, and Senators Frye and Dawes are yet at the Grand Pacific. They leave tomorrow for the East. Senators Hearst and Davis left the committee some days aj:o. Chairman Frye said this evening that the trip had resulted in one good thing at least. A RIVAL OF THE STANDARD. Purchase of Twenty Thousand Acres of Valaable Laud. Pittsbubo, Nov. 14. A special from Findlay, O., says : A big independent oil deal was formed in this city and Lima today, involving 20.000 acres of the most valuable territory in the Lima, Findlay and Cygnet fields. Mr. J. C. McKinney of Titusville, Pa., and other New York and Philadelphia capitalists are tbe purchasers, and the consideration is very iarge. It is announced as the purpose of tbese men to establish refineries in the northwestern Ohio field, and to make money out of the oil as an illuminant. Tbey are said to have a new and valuable process of refining. LOOKS I IKE A SCHEME For Italy and Germany to Get a Firm Foothold on African Territory,And the Bombardment of Tangiers by Italian War Vessels Will Kot Take Place. Meeting: Between the Emperors of Germany and Austria. London, Nov. 14. The threatened bombardment of Tangiers by Italian war ves sels, ostensibly to enforce the demand of Italy for satisfaction for the burglary recently committed by Moors at the house of the Italian charge d'affaires, has aroused a wild degree of curiosity to know the real object of the Italian government and to observe the extent to which she will be permitted to co. Alter the expenditure of much blood and money in the effort to obtain a foothold in Abyssinia, m which attempt the Italian troops were signally defeated ty disease, de- iection and Uie unexpected etrengtn ana peculiar warfare of King John's native soldiery. King Humbert at last finds himself virtually the commercial master of the mot fruitful of any of the countries of Africa. and " at little cost and trouble to himself or his forces, Encouraged by this success and em bold' ened bv her treaty associations with. Aus tria and Germany, it is evident that Italy is resolved to avail Derselt ot any pretext, however slight, to extend her African influence, and hence the meditated attack upon the stronghold of Mulev Hassan. Although the wrath of tbe Italian government is in this instance directed against Morocco, the suspicion is strong that the ultimate aim ot tne junior partner in the drcibund is to possess Tunis, and this sus picion is strengthened by tne senii-ollicial statement, which comes from Rome at the last moment, that the bombardment of 1 anglers will not take place as advertised, Morocco having volunteered to make full reparation for the offense committed against the dignity of the Italian representative.Nobody believes that Italy would be allowed to take possession of any part of Muley Hassan's dominions, but it is not at all likely that Germany would interfere in any attempt to wrest the protectorate of Tunis from France. Indeed, it is thought not unlikely that (jerruany would mterlere to prevent France from retaining it if Italy were to make a determined advance in that direction, and it is not so very improbable that such a movement in the near future on the part of Italy in the role of a catspaw is contemplated in the program of the alleged alliance for the maintenance of peace. . Whether Itlay would be allowed to remain in peaceable possession of the newly acquired territory, including Abyssinia, is tot ouite bs clear as tbe question might be made. With an undisturbed monopoly of trade in the products of Abyssinia for a few years, Italy would be able to raise herself to tbe first rank of commercial countries, and it isjiol in the nature of things that Germany, while casting about for possession of more unfruitful portions ot Africa, would permit a weaker power, oyer which she had cast tbe mantle f her protection; to enjoy the full benefits of a region more productive than the English, German and French African possessions combined, and the prediction that Abyssinia and perhaps Tunis will ultimately fall into the hands of Germany does not seem altogether groundless. MEXICO. Mexican News Notes. Citt of Mexico, Nov. 14. The Official Gazette publishes a colonization concession to Ellis and Ferguson, the negro colonizers. Et Uuiversal(newspaper) publishes an open letter to Mr. Ellis, in which it predicts many evils to the country and to the negroes. Senor Mendoza. minister of the Argentine Republic, ia very ill, and has left for Puebla. Work was begun yesterday on tbe Chia-pias railroad. The engineer camp was laid out at San Cristobal las Casa. The queen regent of Spain has sent a message of condolence to the Corono family! General Corona was godfather to the present king of Spain. GERMANY. William and Francis Joseph Greet Each Other. Beriin, Nov. 14. The emperor and empress of Germany arrived at Innsbruck at noon today. Emperor Francis Joseph received them on the platform of the rai.way station and embraced and kissed Emperor William. He then kissed tbe Band of the empress. Tbe emperors retired to the salon of the station where they conversed privately for some time. After partaking of luncheon the imperial party resumed their journey to Berlin. Emperor Francis Joseph accompanied them as far as Rosenheim in Bavaria. ZANZIBAR. Will Not Pay Indemnity. Zanzibab, Nov. 14. Tbe sultan of Zanzibar refuses to entertain the demands of the East Africa company for indemnity to cover tbe losses suffered by tbe company because of the recent revolt. More than this, he demands payment of the subsidy promised him by the company for thefirst experimental year of its operations. Tbe company resists this demand and thinks that a second year should be allowed to it on tbe ground that it is impossible as yet to estimate the loss that it has suffered.' CANADA. The Opinion of Premier Mercier. Montbeal, Nov. 14. Premier Mercier returned from Baltimore today. In an interview he said that what he did say in ISaltiaiore was that among, French and British Canadians there were both annexationists and anti-annexationists, and that the latter were in the majority. Foreign Notes. In the French chamber of deputies M. Flouquet, president of tbe chamber, announced that 300 elections had been found valid and that the chamber could proceed to appoint bureaus. Saturday was fixed for the selection of bureaus. The Bohemian diet has unanimously passed a resolution declaring that all members whe have been absent from the sittings without leave since the opening of the session shall be held to have resigned their seats. This decision ousts the German members of the diet. A FORGE COMPANY COMBINE. The Alleged Beaton for the Same is Mutual Protection. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 14. The American Manufacturer states that 90 per cent, of the forge companies of the country have formed a combination for mutual protection. Tbe companies who have thus far identified themselves with the new movement are: The Cleveland City Forge aad Iron company. Erie Forge and Iron company, Erie: Helleobacher Forge company, St. Louis; Delaney Forge and Iron com-paov, Buffalo: W. S. Sizer, Buffalo ; Nassua Iron and Steel company, Nassua, N. H. ; Bridgeport Forge company, Bridgeport, Oonn.; Central Forge company. White-stone, L. I. ; Paterson Forge and Iron company. Paterson N. J., and tbe Du-quesue Forge company of this city. The combination, it is claimed, has none-of the features oi a trust as the several companies retain their identity and have complete charge of their works, so that tbe business will be carried on tbe same as usual. Some effort will be made to sus tain prices, which will allow a fair return on the capital invested. It is not the intention to establish any general office, but all matters affecting the combination or questions of dispute between the different memDers win tie reterrea to a commis sioner, who will be located at Cleveland, O. CONFIDENT OF CONVICTION. Attorneys for Mte in Cronin Case Say They Have a Sura 1 bins;. Chicago, Nov. 14. Tbe News says from a conversation with the lawyers for the state in the Cronin case, it is learned that tbey all feel that a good case has been pre sented to the jury so far one without a material naw ana which bore strongly against all live of the accused. Counting on his fingers. Judge Longenecker volunteered the information that there were five men at large who should have beenco-defendants w ith Burke and hisfellow-prisoners. J. B. Simonds. Pat Cooney and the man who drove Dr. Cronin to the cottage, were admitted as three. Tbe prosecution would not say what connection with the case the other two may have bad. CHAiNGE OF HEART. alien 0. Myers's Bold Break and His Insinuations Against His Former Boss and Associates. Cincinnati, 0., Nov. 14. Special. On 'change today Myers declared he had quit the Enquirer for good; had telegraphed McLean that he wouid quit Saturday or sooner if he desired; that enough was enough. He declared that, jail bird as be is, he is too decent to associate with Lew Bernard and the oily gang that loaf about the Enquirer office, and he didn't propose to stand it any longer. He emphatically declared that McLean is not only not a senatorial candidate, but be didn't dare be; that he (Myers) had gone to jail while some others lived in palaces, and now he proposed to reverse affairs. He would do the palace act, while others could take what came. Allen's new departure creates a sensation here. CONDITION OF PRINCETON. President Patton Sets Forth the Needs of the Institution. Princeton, N. J., Nov. 14. The annual stated meeting of the board of trustees of Princeton college was held this afternoon. The attendance was large, yet very little business ot importancs was transacted. The election of cfiicers and new trustees and the selection of a new professor to fill the chair of political economy, made vacant by the death of Professor Johnston, were passed over till the February meeting. President Putton in his report Baid: The number of students is considerably increased, there being 708, as against 676 last year. Since the last meeting the college has been provided with ample equipment for ttie department of electrical engineering. Two buildings have been built a magnetic observatory aud a dvnamo building connected by large copper conductor so that they are mutually supplementary. These buildings are supplied with all the necessary implements and suitable devices for the most advanced and accurate scientific work in electricity. The course of study embraces: First Theory of electricity and magnetism mathematically presented. Second Practical course in electrical measurements. Third Technical course in applications of electricity. The couri-e -s sketched will occupy, for a man with a fuir knowledge of mathematics and physics, two years. It was recommended that the degree of electrical engineer be granted to students following out the course. Dr. Patton laid before the ooard a gift of deed from W. C. Prime, by which he proposes to make over to the trustees the Truuibull-Prime collection of pottery and porcelain. The needs of tbe scholarship fund were emphasized. Tbe best way of contributing to the college, it was urged, is by founding a scholarship. There are now seventy-eight. A PRETTY ROMANCE- Opening Up in Germany and Ending In Kansas City. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 14. A romance in real lite, and one of unusual interest, developed here today when Maurice Scholl announced his intention of returning to Germany to marry Frauiein Marguerita Miller, the daughter of the burgomaster of a town near Stuttein. It was thirteen years ago that the couple were betrothed. One evening when they were returning from tbe opera, Edmund von Wandel, an Brmy officer, insulted tbe prospective bride. Scholl challenged him to a duel. The combat occurred the next morning. Pistols were used and Von Wandel was shot through the heart and instantly killed. Scholl was badly wounded but managed to escape. Since that time he has been an exile from his native land and has wandered over prel-ty nearly all the civilized world, finally settling down in this city six years ago, where he secured employment in the city engineer's office. He had a little money then and when Kansas City experienced its great "boom" he invested it in real estate and realized a comfortable fortune. He has been in correspondence with bis sweetheart all these many years, aud now, when tbe statute of limitation prevents his being prosecuted for his crime, he has arranged to return to his home and complete the romance by marriage. ARRESTED FOR O (J 1 RAGE. A Bad Character Lodged in the Logan Jail. Logan, O., Nov. 14. Special. Albert Martin, aged about 45, was arrested today near Bloomiugville, this county, and lodged in jail tonight charged with committing rape upon iiis niece, Harret Martin, who is between 16 and 17 years of age. It seems, on or about the 2d of this month, Martin called at his brother's house, found all absent from the bouse but tbe girl. Martin at once told the girl that if she did not consent to his proposal that he would kill her. Martin being a man who has been a worth less vagabond, and having been guilty of other crimes known to the family, the girl was afraid of her life, and no one being near to answer to her cries for help, the struggle was soon over. it was not until vt ednesaay that tne girl told her sister of her trouble, and she has been in mortal terror ever since. The feel ing against Martin is running high among the people at isioomingville. and tne officer said he felt easier when he reached Logan. Annual Meeting of Woman's Exchange. New York. Nov. 14. The eleventh an nual meeting of the Woman's exchange was held here today About sixty-two delegates were present from twenty-five auxilliary branches throughout the country. Among the prominent delegate were Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard, Mrs. Judge Dillon. Mrs. Edward iauternacn, airs, j uage uioaie ana Mrs. Frank Work. , The receipts for the year were $44,000. nearly all of which was ex pended. Addresses were made favoring united action to mak an unparalleled ex- hioition of the work ot American women at the coming world's fair. The subject was also mooted of raising a fund to erect a building for tbe exchange. THOMAS IN TO STAY. The Springfield Candidate Says That lie is a Sure Enough Candidate for the Senate. An Arrangement of the Tattle Line as to the Democratic Senatorial Timber. The Eesult in Iowa Yery Close Democrats Jollify. Cincinnati, O., Nov. li. Speclal.1 Hon. Lawrence T. Neal aud John H. Thomas, the millionaire manufacturer of Springfield, are at the Grand hotel. "Oh, you needn't think you're going to get any political news out of me," said Mr. Neal, when approached. "Now, don't ask me any useless questions. 1 am not interested in the senatorial question. I am here on private business. I did not know Mr. Thomas was here until I saw tbe register, and 1 have not seen him yet. Yes I feel pretty good over the result of tbe election, but it will look like a shame to see a Republican lieutenant gov ..-nor presiding by the warrant of 41 votes over tbe Democratic senate with which our prayers have been answered.""Well. Mr. Thomas, are you in the fight to stay?" "Yes; until either successful or knocked out." "Do you know that there has been developed recentlv a sentiment opposed to the election of millionaires to the senate of the United Stales?" "Yes, I am aware of that fact But a man may have money, and still be a very good sort of person. If money is not used to corrupt voters, 1 cannot see why a senator should be discriminated against because of its possession. Speaking of myself, 1 am not ns rich as I have the credit of being. I have a competency; have made more money limn I ever thought I would, but it lias been made in the legitimate channels of trade, as I never speculated in nnv thing in my life. Just now lam not making much. Iam distributing what I have, putting it in good shape. By the way, the people of my town are glad that I ha"e some wealth, as there is not a public enterprise in tbe city that has not some of my money in it. Outside of my borne and my factory I own but three or four pieces of real estate, as I would not be bothered by the renting of dwelling-houses. Yes, I shall make an honorable fight for the senate, and I want all my friends to aid me in accomplishing my purpose." t A prominent Democrat says: "Tbe senatorial tight in Ohio means the beginning of the contest for the presidency in IK'fj. John McLean, as the champion of a ticket to be headed by Hill and Campbell, or Hill and Gray, is backing Charley Baker, while Cal Brice stands as the representative of Cleveland." 'Why did not Sam Hunt instead of Baker get McLean s influence? Has not Hunt been McLean's confidential adviser?""Sam lacks ambition, ne would not take the trouble to go to Washington and ask for McLean's support," The! angle in Mlver Row County. Helsna. S'Moxt.. 'ov." 14. The election muddle in Silver Bow county is growing worse daily, iuesaay juue Lie vv one retired from "the orlice, and Mcilatton, Dem ocrat, wtio is elected by counting the Tun nel precinct, took the chair, lie also rec ognized the sheriff of the county, Sullivan, the Democratic candidate, whose case was analogous to his own. Lloyd, who was the old sheriff. and who was the Kepublican candidate at the last election and claims that he was elected by the throwing out of tbe Tunnel precinct, refused to surrender the kevs of his office and the tail to Millivan. Today the habeas corpus cases of the two men under indictment for dynamiting were called up by Judge Mcilatton, but Lloyd refused to surrender the prisoners to Bulnvan, w ho was directed to produce mem in court. . Hamilton, the contesting lunvr. opened another court, and Lloyd brought me prisoners belore Mini. I.arry eal as Congressman. Himsbobo, O., Nor. 13. Special. Democrats seem to he more interested in fixing up the congressional districts than in the question of w ho shall be United States senator. It will be remembered that at one time Highland was one of four counties comprising the Eleventh district, viz: Koss, Highland. Adams , and Brown. It was afterward changed to the Twelfth, and the majority made Kepublican instead of Democratic. The scheme now is to change back to the four counties originally comprising the district. JudgeS. F. Steele is now warmly in favor ol doing this, then nominate Law rence T. Neal and send him to congress. That Mr. Neal will be provided for seems settled. His popularity among the Democracy is solid aud universal. He would have a big boom for United States senator. The Iowa Figures. DcFro.BE, Io., Nov. 14. The returns of the late election, as received by the various papers in the stale, vary considerably. On the lieutenant governorship, at the state capital, the Leader (D.) has figures show ing that Poyner (II. I has about 275 pluralitv over Beftow (D. ) The News (Ind.) figures it at about the same, while the Kegister (R.) claims over 2000 for Poyner. A special to the Herald here says owing to the evident errors in telegraphing tli returns, it will take the official canvass by tbe executive board of the stale to decide who is elected lieutenant governor. Boies, for governor, has 7W0 plurality. The rest of the state ticket is Kepublican. Tbe renate is six Kepublican, by the Kepublican claim. The Democrats claim two of them as Independents and no telling how they will vote. The house is a tie. tODTUFlX BIKOLAK8. An Organized Gang, Who Have Operated at Akron, In Hoc. Akron, O., Nov. J4. Special. For several months past the police have been at a loss to account for light burglaries that have been committed here. Tonight five arrests were made and a strange stats of affairs was developed. Tbe five prisoners are lads ranging from 9 to 12 years, and from their confessions it is evident that a regularly organized gang of seven has been systematically working the town. Tbe police are at work recovering the stolen plunder and thus far have secured three wagons, a double barness, two carpets, a horse blanket, a qnautityjot clothing and a mule. Tbe mule was found stowed away in an empty coal bin on Furnace street. The animal was stolen from an unknown canal boatman and tbe gang was thoroughly drilled. At the burglarizing(of the store of A. L. Bowman & Co. last night, which was done before 9 o'clock, sentinels were posted while the burglar forced a window and smashed a till. He is not yet 9 years old. The remaining two members of tbe gang have thus far escaped arrest. TROUBLE IM CAMP. The Alleged Reformers Speak . Out in Meeting. Chicago, Nov. 14. That the Universal Reformers' convention has elements of discord in it was shown at the opening this morning. Ben Calvin, the Michigan Green-backer, at once jumped to hi feet and declared that there had been some underhanded business done in tbe committee on resolutions, and he charged Mr, Dickejr. lit Prohibitionist, with deception. He said that Mr. Dickey declared to him that there would be a good financial plank iu the address to be promulgated. "Now, I'll donate $10 to this convention if it can be proved that the money que stion was even discussed." "if you don't give us better recognition," thundered Calvin, "we will pull out and form an association of ouriDwn and hold a convention by ourselves."Mrs. Todd, also a Greenbacker. thought the time was ripe to eive the convention a scoring and she struck right out from the shoulder and declared thai the Greenback-en present had it in their power to disband the convention, "and we'll do it too it you don't watch out." she cried. Finally, however, peace was restored, and the remainder of the session was devoted to speeches on various reform topics. The convention finished its deliberations this evening and adjourned. It was decided to form a national organization to be called "The National Reform party.'' A committee was appointed to formulate an address setting forth tbe aims of the Pty. TERK0KISM IN KENTUCKY. The French and Evcrsrrle Factions ITav a Bloody Battle in the Village or Ilai-ard Several lien Killed. LouisviM.it, Ky., Nov. 14. A Courier-Journal special from Hazard, Ky., says: The circuit court convened lust Monday, the 4th iusu Judge Lilly, the regular judge, not being present, the bar elected W. L. Hurst of Wolfe county to preside. There was a good crowd in a:tcndanee and everything started oil serenely, with (p-parent!)' no dunwer of trouble bi-fvceii tlio warring factions, tieorgo Eversole, the leader of the Eversole faction, came into town Monday evening before court with littcen armed men, but as inoal of them were under bond to appear at this term of court nothing was thought of it. Tbe Eversoie party kept increasing in number until it reached ibirty well-aimed men. 'fliers were only a few of the French party in town. It soon became apparent that there would tie trouble. French was aware of the warlike preparations, and placed himself with a strong force in easy reach of town ao as to be able to relieve his friends in the event of trouble. Thursday evening Wesley Whittsker of the Eversole faction firad upon Henry Davidson, one of the French party, who was standing in the door of the jailer's residence, a few yards from the court-house. Wbittaker had barricaded himself in a small log house on ths opposite side of tbe street. Davidson was soon joined by Tom and Bill Smith and others. Wbittaker in the meantime bad also been joined by several of bis friends, and alively light took place between the four men of the French party and tbe Eversoies. The court, which was in session, stampeded. The fight lasted about IS minutes. When the smoke cleared away it was found that Ed Campbell of the Eversole party had been killed. This light took! place about 4 e'eiock in the evening. Tbe parties rested on their arms until dark, when the tight was renewed with increased fierceness. Tne French party had been reinforced by the Davidson boys, Jess Morgan, brother of E. C. Morgan, who was killed by the Eversoies, and others. B. K. French himself came into town about 12 o'clock with reinforcement) to ths relief of his beleagured friends. At daybreak the fight raged with new fury. The Eversole party was stationed in the court-house and in J. C. Eversols's old tort. The French parly occupied wh positions they could find. But the msv fight took place between Jesse Fields a. Tom Smith, who occupied a strongly torched position commanding the enemy's works, and tbey kept up a steady lire on the Eversoies. The battle lasted about an hour, when the Eversole party beat a hasty retreat, fording Ihe river on foot and disappeared in the mountains on the other side, leaving their dead. Ed Campbell and John McKnight killed, several were wounded on the Eversole side. Jesse Fields, on the French side, received a flesh wound in the arm. Court broke up without ceremony, the judgo leaving for home as quickly as possible. "VTHIIE CAP" OUTRAGES The Residence of Attorney Lawrence Set on Fire Threatening Letters. Cuicaoo. Nov. 14. A dispatob to the Daily News from Galesburg, III., says i Intense excitement was caused here this afternoon by a bold attempt to burn tbe residence of Attorney G. A. Lawrence one of the finest in the city by member of tbe band of desperadoes whose "white-cap" letters have terrorized the citizens hero. The fire was discovered by a neighbor in time to prevent any serious result. A large tile bad been placed beside the house packed with shavings, kindling and paper, saturated with oil and covered with sacking also saturated thoroughly. This mas had been ignited. The whole transaction is in perfect accord with the letters daily sent Mr. Lawrence. Yesterday a large mass of combustible material was found in his barn with a paper of ma'.rhes near by. Last night officers patrolled the premises and are on duty again tonight, but in spite of these precautions the strange letters have been thrust through the blinds and under the doors. Many other citizens, including the sheriff and policemen have received Tike epistles, reeking with offensive and indecent term too filthy to print. OPENING OF SIOIX RESERVATION. Comment on Account of the Delay la the Work. MiNSAPoi.is, Nov. 14. A special from Sioux Falls, 8. D., says: The delay in the opening of the Sioux reservation is causing a great deal of comment. Senators Moody and Pettigrew hold that the president can open it bv proclamation, hut be can not do so until tbe Sioux commission ha made its report. General Crook, who was the great factor that secured the signatures of the reds, expressed his opinion immediately upon leaving Standing Kock agency that the reservation would not be opened until congress convened. In an interview held with Colonel Dell Coy, United State commissioner at Pierre, the general eatd he had made various minor promises to ti e different tribes to secure their signatures. To the government they amounted to verv litttle but to the Indians were of great importance. One delegation be promised a-visit to Washington, another to reimburse them for loss of h.rses. etc Tbese matters will be presented to congress with a recommendation that all be allowed. "1 wouid not break my word with an Indian under any consideration,'' said Crook, "and for this purpose 1 have induced the commissioner to delay the report." Strike of Miner. Fittsbcbo. Nov. 14. The coal minets of tbe four pools in the Mouongahcla valley met at Monongabela City today and decided to strike tor an advance of j cent -per bushel in the price of mining, i he miners made the demand several weeks ago, hut it was retused by the operators, who claimed that tbe market would not justify the in-crease. About 5000 men will be affected. A Steamer In Distress. Lontion. Nov. 14. The White Star stesrr-er Adriatic, Captain Smith, from o York November 6 for Liverpool, arrived at Queenstuwn at 6:33 p. in. today. She report baring passed on the Hth In latitude 45 deg. north, longitude 4'. (leg. west, a steamer of the Thmgvalla line towing a Wilaou line steamer westward. Important, If True. Nfw York. Nov. 14. Governor Francis of Missouri called upon Mavor Grant u. U. 4

VOL.L. NO." 273. COLUMBUS. FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15. 1889. ESTABLISHED 1811. CATTLE TO GERMANY The Shipment of American Stock to That Country on Account of High Prices. Decision of Officials as to Pates to be Paid the Western Union Telegraph. Company. The George Eice Case Odds Ends of Washington News. and Washington.' Nov, 14. Commercial Agent Smith at Mayence, Germany, re ports that the prevalence of high prices for meat in Germany has caused a firm of batchers in Mayence to try tbe experiment of importing lire oxen from the United -States, and that arrangements have been mads for the shipment from Illinois to Germany of nine hundred head of fat oxen within a period of two months. He is in formed that this is the first time that live oxen from the United States already for slaughter have been imported into Germany. . The first lot of cattle arrived the week preceding Mr. Smith's report, and their appearance seems to hare raised apprehensive fears in the minds of the German butchers, who were accustomed to the tame, submissive cattle of Europe, and not to the fierce, intractable animals of our Western country. The German butchers, Mr. Smith continues, like, before buying, to punch the cattle in the ribs, to scrutinize them closely and lead them by a rope. All this the American oxen strongly resent. The importers have been disconcerted by the discovery, and fears are entertained that the sale of the oxen will be considerably prejudiced thereby. Mr. Smith dryly adds : '-Perhaps the o'cean voyage unduly excited the animals." The animals are sold at a price 10 to 15 per cent, less than the German cattle, notwithstanding that according to tbe importers' statement it costs $60 for transportation and $7.50 for customs duty for each animal imported. Questions to be Settled In the Bice Complaint.Washington, Nov. 14. It has been represented to the inter-state commerce commission that the complaint of George Bice v. The Union Pacific Railway Company and others involves questions in the decision of which many if not all of the railroads of tbe country are interested. These questions are: First The relative classification of the products of petroleum of comparison with cotton seed oil, linseed oil, lard and naphtha.Second The question of charging the same rate for the return of empty tank cars, irrespective of the weight and capacity of each car. Third The question of the right to deduct and carry free forty-two gallons or other quantity of theproducts of petroleum out of each tank car without making a similar proportionate deduction in the amount of petroleum and its products carried by other methods than tank cars. Fourth The right to deduct and carry tree Vi per cent, or otner quantity oi gasoline or any one or more of the products of petroleum without making similar deductions of like proportions of ail other products of petroleum carried under similar circumstances and conditions. Fifth Tbe question of like rating and classification respectively of car-load lots and less than car load of petroleum and its products, irrespective of whether the loading is in iron or wooden barrels or in cases. On motion of petitioner and in order to give all tbe railroads of the country an opportunity to be heard, the commission has ordered "that about 140 carriers be notified of the pendency of the complaint, a copy of which will be furnished on application. Important Decision as to Telegraph Kates. Washington, Nov. 14. First Comptroller Matthews has made an important decision in regard to government telegraph rates, being in the form of a letter to the secretary of the treasury. It opens thus: "Your telegraph lines present a bill against the department for telegraphic service rendered during the month of July, 1889, tbe charges being made according to the rotes prescribed by the postmaster general for the fiscal year 1889. The situation is thus stated: ""The present postmaster general had fixed and published rates for tbe fiscal year 1890, on October' 30. 1889. Please enclose me a copy of his circular in which the rate are made public. From this circular I find the rates are about half tbe sum at which they were fixed for the fiscal year ending June 20, 1889. On this state of facts my opinion is requested as to the rates applicable to accounts for telegraphic service rendered between tbe 30th day of June, 1889, and the 30th day of October, 1889, to enable you to properly dispose of the accounts of the United Lines company as well as of others of a similar kind which may be presented." I The decision is made that as acceptances of the conditions by telegraph companies as to Derformance of government service in consideration of grants and privileges are binding at all times and not from year to year; and that when new rates are made after tbe end of a fiscal year the new rate schedule shall be retroactive and cover the interim, which, in the ca3e presented, covers the time between June 30 to October 30. 1889. On this basis all tbe telegraphic service during that time will be settled for. Reasons for Desertion. Washington, Nov. 14. The acting jadge advocate general of the army. Colonel Guido N. Lieber, has submitted a voluminous and exhaustive report of ihe operations of his office during the year ended September 30, 1889. After giving statistical tables of the number and disposition of court-martial and court of inquiry cases, he turns his attention to the subject of desertion.In his remarks Colonel Lieber says : "It appears that in trials for desertion the cause most frequently assigned is drunkenness. The deserters who assign tnis cause ordinarily claim that tbev were drunk when they absented themselves and had no intention of deserting, but were afraid to return lest they should be treated as deserters." Department Chances. Washington, Nov. 14. Mr. W. H. Welch of Maryland, deputy third auditor of the treasury, today tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 1st prox. Mr. A. A. thaw of Indiana will be appointed to succeed him. Mr. Shaw is a leading railroad man in this state and helped to organize tbe Harrison sand Morton Kepublican League of Kailroad Employes. The resignation of Judge Heneh of Indiana, chief of a division in the comptroller's office, has been accepted, to take effect on tbe 1st prox., and Mr. Frank Swaggart of Logansport, Ind., is named as his successor. Treasury Appointments. Washington, Nov. It. The secretary of the treasury has made the following appointments in the internal revenue service: C P. Burgdorf, storekeeper and gamier Fifth Tennessee; baumei Cooley, storekeeper Sixth Kentucky ; B. B. Cole, storekeeper and gauger Eighth Kentucky; J. J. Dikes, storekeeper and gauger Second Tennessee; J. M. Fuckett" storekeeper and ganger Fifth Tennessee; J. W. Stepiienson, storekeeper Eleventh Ohio; G. il Miller, storekeeper and gauger Twentw-third Pennsylvania. Adjustment of Accounts. Washisgton. Nov. 14. First Auditor Fiahar. ia his annual report to the secre tary of the treasury, says there has been a decided increase in the work of the office during trie p.iBt few years, with no corresponding increase in the clerical force, and he recommends that provision be made for an additional chief of division and two assistants. He reports that during the past fiscal year there were examined and adjusted 29,4ti3 accounts, representing $1,670,019,725. Fog Horn or Bell, Which T Washington, Nov. 14. The United States steamer Dispatch, Lieutenant Bowles commanding, will go down Chesapeake bay next week to carry on a series of experiments as to the most desirable sound signals tor sailing vessels in a fog or heavy weather. The result of the experiments will be communicated to the international marine conference for their information. The question upon which there is difference of opinion is, Which is the most desirable instrument, the fog horn or bell? The conference committee on sound signals will probably witness the experiments.A Reminiscence of Old Credit Mobilier. Washington, Nov. 14. In tbe supreme court in ihis city today. Judge Wales presiding, the case of Rowland Hazard et al., and the Credit Mobilier Company of America, v. Sidney Dillon et al., and Mrs. Sarah R. McComb, executrix of Henrv S. Me- Comb, was ' dismissed. The plaintiffs brought suit to require the defendants to pay the full value of 11,316 shares of Union Pacific Railway stock and also the value of w,uuu oi income bonds. Inspector of Steam Vessels. Washington, Nov. 14. The secretary of the treasury has recommended the ap pointment of John D. Sloan to be super vising inspector of steam vessels for the district of Minnesota. His commission has been prepared and is now awaiting the president b signature. Bond Sales. Washington, Nov. 14. Todav'i bond of ferings were as follows : Registered 4s, $18,8.M); coupon 4s, foOO at 127; coupon 4s, $200; registered 4Ws, J33.150 at 105T. $13.- 000 at 105; registered 4s. $40,000 at 127; registered is, $150,000 at 105. All offers accepted. West Point Cadets. Washington, Nov. 14. The following have, among others, been appointed cadets at West Point : Robert W. Lawler of Mex ico, Seventh Missouri district, with Theo dore Sternberg oi Miles alternate. Capital Notes. Attorney General Miller has appointed Henry Hooper assistant United States district attorney for the Southern district of Ohio, vice Harlan Cleveland resigned. Admiral Gherardi. whose management of affairs at Hayti during the troubles there last summer won for him the thanks of Secretary Tracy, has been ordered to proceed to tbe W est Indies again. He will go down in either the Kearsarge or Galena. Postmaster General Wanamaker ap pointed tbe following fourth-class postmasters for Ohio: New Knoxville, Auglaize county, Henry Cook, vice H. W. Fiedder-john, removed ; Thompson, Geauga county, R. H. Goodsell, vice F. H. Warren, removed."BALTIMOEE DAY." Catholic Prelates. Priests and Delegates Shown the Sights of the Monumental City A Pleasing Program. Baltimore, Nov. 14. Baltimore day, for the close of the Catholic centennial, was as bright and beautiful as could be desired. It was intended to show the visitors some thing of Baltimore and its environs, but a large majority of them, on account of the unpieasant weather, had started for their homes. The visitors were invited to the Concordia opera-house at 9 o'clock this morning, where conveyances were in readiness to take them our" for a drive. Accommodations were provided for 800. but not more than 600 were on hand. This number included prelates, priests and dele gates. A start was made at 9:15 o'clock. dui li was iu:ou Deiore tne taliybo, with the committee for Baltimore day, left the Concordia after all tbe guests were off on tbe trip. Monsignor McCoigan. With Archbishop Cleary of Kingston, Canada, and Bishop Hawley of Newfoundland, were among the first to leave. Among the prelates were Bishops Tuigg of Pittsburg, Hennessey of Dubuque, Hogan of Kansas City, O'Connor of Omaha, and others. The taliybo, drawn by four spirited iron grays, contained the committee consisting of Dr. R. H. Goldsmith, Robert Biggs, J. D. Wheeler, Charles W. Hueisier, T. Foney Hickey, William J. O'Brien, Georee F. Muth, Dr. Charles S. Grindall. Mark O'Shiver and Dennis Noble. The carriages all took the same route and went first to Druid Hill park. After a drive through the park, tbe carriages proceeded through the Epiphany Col lege park, and after inspecting that institution for the education oJ, priests, the colored visitors wgfe taken to St. Mary's Industrial scuool. TBey reached the school at 1 o'clock, and were were welcomed by Mgr. Messolgnan ana nroioer Alexius, president oi the institution. An entertainment was given by the bovs. Music was furnished bv the In dustrial School band. At 2 o clock a banquet was tendered the visitors, and a number of speeches were made, in whch the institution, and Baltimore, its clergy and its people came in for a large share of commendation. The banquet was in charge of a committee consisting ol Dr. R. H. Goldsmith, Robert Biggs and Charles W. Heuisler. The reception to tbe cardinal and tbe members of tbe Catholic congress began at the City hall at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. About 1500 invitations bad been issued to various persons, including governors, mayors of cities in this and other states and prominent citizens. This did not, however, debar anyone who presented himself at the City hall from gaining admission and being presented to tbe mayor and cardinal. Letters of regret at inability to be present at tbe reception were received from Governor Lee of Virginia and the mayors of Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston. IHE AIER CASE. Mrs. Ayer Renounces All Claim to Her Daughter. Chicago, Nov. 14. The noted case of Harriet Hubbard Ayer against Herbert C. Ayer for the custody of their daughter, aged 13, was decided today. A short time ago attorneys for Mr. Ayer went to New York to take evidence regarding their client's allegations of the unfitness of Mrs. Ayer to be the young girl's guardian. Today her attorney submitted a resignation by Mrs. Ayer of her position as guardian of Margeret upon the ground that the youth of the child made it undesirable that she should be the subject of litigation until she is qualified to choose for herself. Mrs. Ayer's renunotation of all claims against Mr. Ayer for alimony and consent to the entry of a decree barring her from setting up any claim for alimony was also filed. Judge Shepard then entered an order appointing Herbert C. Ayer guardian of the daughter, Margaret, until the further order of court. Transfer or the Saratoga. Phti,adei,hhia, Nov. 14. The United States sloop-of-war Saratoga was this afternoon formally transferred at the League Island navy-yard from the service of the government to the control of the board of managers of tbe Pennsylvania Nautical S-hool. Arrival of Immigrants. Philadelphia, Nov. 14. -During the past year tbe total number of immigrants arriving in this city was 27,745. ST0EY FOE, MAEINES. Beimund Eolzhay, the Eoad Agent, Tells a Queer - Story on the Stand. He Says He AVas Subject to "Spells" and Knew Xothing of the Gogebic Murder. He Carried Two Revolvers, rearing the Wild Beasts. Milwaukee, Nov. 14. A special to the Evening Wisconsin from Bessemer, Mich., says that Reiniuud Holzhay "Black Bart on trial for the murder of Banker Fieisch-bein of. Bellville, 111., and the robbery of the Gogebic stage, took tbe stand in his own de'ense today and made a confession. "I was 23 yars the 2d of last month," he began. "I was born in Germany, in the southern part, and my parents stilt live there. All the schooling I ever received was in the old country. I never attended school in America. 1 came to the United States seven years ago and not having any trade I went to work in my uncle's pianing-mill in Green Bay, Wis. 1 worked there about two years and went to work on the Oconto river, where I stayed about three years. Becoming tired of this life and desiring a change. 1 went West. 1 stopped in Portland, Ore., for a short time and then went up to the Puget sound country, where I worked in a mill about five months. I spent about one month riding about the country on horseback and was in the West about eight months altogether. I then came back and went to work again on the Oconto river and worked there about a year and a half." In answer to questions put by his attorney, Holzhay stated that while in Washington territory he was injured by his horse failing on him; that he laid unconscious for some time afterward, and that while his health previous to this accident had been good, since then it had been bad. He could not describe just how it affected him, but it aftected his whole system, and particularly bis head. Ordinarily he feitquite good, but these bad spejls would come over him and would last probably a day, sometimes more. He said that during these spells be felt strange, but could not describe the feeling. During such spells his actions and any incidents or occurrences taking place at such time were all a blank afterward. Nearly all last winter was spent in tbe woods working, but he came out one time to see a Dr. Williams in Chicago, who is connected with Dr. Lucas's institute for the treatment qf nervous diseases. About a year and a balf ago he want to see a Dr. Palmer in Green Bay, who treated him for nervous troubles. The spells came on him sometimes quite unexpectedly and lie always had to look out for himself and at times he feels an irresistible impulse to do something bad and desperate. He bad several oi these spells since his capture, and probably had a dozen or more since be was injured. Holzhay said he remembered the day be was arrested and who arrested him. He could not tell why he held up the stage. He held it up and that was all be knew about it. A fellow-prisoner of Halzhay's. named Burns, has been engaged the past month or two in writing a life of tbe robber, and has incorporated into the narrative several deeds of daring claimed to have been committed by Holzhay while in the Western country. In the cross-examination Prosecuting Attorney Howell mentioned several of tbese instances where Holzbay was alleged to have held up several men, and asked him as to the truth or falsity of the stories. Holzhay said they were all untrue and originated in the brain of Novelist Burns. In regard to the holding up of the Wisconsin Central and Milwaukee and Northern trains Holzhay said he felt the spell about the same as at tbe time of the Gogebic stage robbery, and did not remember any of the incidents connected with the affair. He stated that iu' all tbese instances, where shooting was commenced, it appeared to clear his brain and brought him to a realization of what he was doing, and be took to the woods afterward to avoid bein; captured. Holzbay did not remember who was in the Gogebic stage, did not remember seeing either Fleischbein or the driver, and failed to identify the watch and pocket-DooK said to have belonged to Fleischbein. He claimed that he had never seen Flesch-hein's name on the pocket-book until his attention was directed to it by Mr. Howell. ; Attorney Flaunigan flustrated the pris- i oner somewhat when he said: Holzhay, why did you carry two guns, knowing that you were liable to have one of these spells j at any time and shoot somebody When you felt one of these spells coming on why didn't you leave these guns at home until after you had recovered '?" Holzhay appeared somewhat staggered by the directness of this question and hesi tatingly replied : "I carried the revolvers to protect myself from wild animals in the woods and did not like to leave them anywhere, as I might not find them again." '"Is it necessary lor a man to carry two revolvers to protect himself in the woods of this country ?" "les, sir, said rJolzhay, "1 think it is." This replv seemed to satisfy the prosecu tion, as Holzhay was removed from the stand and shortly after returned to jail. Holzhay's examination lasted about "two hours. Holzhav was tbe only witness called for the defense, and when he had concluded the defense rested. WAM8 his stock. Suit in New York Supreme Court Be tween Oil Concerns. 9 Maeietta, O., Nov. 14. Special. Mr. George Rice of this city, who is an independent oil refiner, his refinery here being one of the largest in tbe country, is in New York, looking after his suit against the Standard Oil trustees to compel the issu ance to him of six shares of Standard Oil Trust stock, now standing in the name of B. Maliaby. It was begun in the su preme court of New York yesterday. Mr. Rice bought the stock in 1886 from Malraby. but delivery was refused. Tbe Standard people take the ground that Kice a object in buying tbe stock was to obtain a right to inquire into the inside operations of the trust, intending to use the information in suits against the trust, and ultimately compel the trust to buy his refinery here, which he values at $500,000. Mr. Rice aenies that he wants to sell the refinery and says that all he wants to obtain by litigation is equal freight rates. The argument will continue Borne days and as Rice has come out on top in a number of cases in which tbe Standard is interested, the final decision is expected to be in his favor. NEWARK. Budget of News from Licking's Capital. Newark. O., Nov. 14. Special. Mr. F. W. Levering of the Columbus Post, formerly of the Advocate of this city, was here today. Mr. Levering is favorably mentioned for the office of state librarian. Mr. Zelora Forry, a popular young farmer living near tbe city, was joined in marriage this evening to Miss Anna Real, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beat. Scott Coons was bound over today by Mayor Nichols in $50 bonds for obtaining money under false pretenses. timer Barr was arrested today in Lancaster and brought here to answer a charge of petit larceny. A large force of men are busily engaged in completing the electric street-car track. Cars will be running on the line within six weeks. Walter Joy, recently adjudged insane by Judge Rees.'was taken to the asylum today.Mr. Louis Stelzer and Mtss Rosa Pack, two well-known and popular young people of this city, were married this evening by Rev. W. F. Hayes of the Catholic church. Adam Seigei plead guilty to the charge of shooting with intent to "kill in common pleas court. Sentence deferred untii the end of the term. Mr. Charles Tabler of Thornville and Miss Ida M. Lewis of this county were married last evening in the parlors of the Hotel Warden. A young man by the name of Addis Lewis was arrested tonight by Marshal Griffith having in his possession a fine horse and buggy which had been stolen from Wynegar cfc Bolton, livery men, doing business in Kichwood Union county. The marshal had received a postal card with a description of the property and by means of it detected the thief, wiio had put the horse up at Brooks's stable. Lewis has been in trouble in tnis county before. METHODIST MISSIONS. Apportionment of the Funds for the Coming; Year. Kansas Citt, Mo., Nov. 14. The second day's session of the general missionary committee of the Methodist church was devoted to tne discussion of the committee's finances. Rev. Dr. Sanford Hunt, treasurer, reports that the receipts for the year ended October 31, 1S89, had been $1,130,137, or $129,556 more than the previous year. It took two hours pt brisk discussion to decide how much inonev the committee would need for the work during the coming year. It was finally decided that appropriations should be made as follows : For home aud foreign missions $1,126,000, for incidental and annuities $31,775, for the contingent fund $25,000, for ofiice expenses $25,000, for publications, $10,000. for Dallas ore detective land claims $8000, for Upper Sandusky $2000; total $1,225,775. The proportion of the division of ihe missionary fund was then taken up. The home and foreign mission field both had their advocates. The first motion was that the fund should be divided equally, but amendments followed in quick succession until five were before the committee. at tbe same time. The discussion occupied tbe remainder of the morning session. At the evening session of the committee it was decided to divide the appropriation on the basis of 45 per cent, for the home and 55 per cent, for the foreign missionary societies. " A CASE OF NEGLIGENCE. It a 11 road Men Only to Blame for Their Death. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14. A Pioneer Press special from Butte, Mont., says: News was received here today of a bad ac cident on the construction branch of the Nortbern Pacific fifteen miles east of here, iu Jefferson county, on Tuesday evening. The men employed on Tewey's contract were at work in the cut blasting rock. A mast oi giant powaer was nred. but tailed to have the desired effect. Thereupon, it being close to quitting time and the men being anxious to complete the blast belore they quit they poured a quantity of black powder into tbe apparatus. Some sparks irom tne giant powder blast must nave remained in the hole, for instantly an x-plosion followed, before the men coa Id re tire to a place ot safety, r Jon fculhv. tue foreman, John Dell, A. Finn, A. V. Lar son, T. O Leary and Ham Ross were killed and two others bad their eyes blown out. Coroner Warner ot Boulder held an inquest yesterday, at which the jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, the men themselves alone being to blame. A CROOKED JEWELER Captured in His Mad Flight from Cred itors. Kansas City, Nov. 14. The detectives who have been working on the case of Jo seph Schwartz, the jeweler who failed here two weeks ago under rather suspicious circumstances, telegraphed tonight that they had arrested their man at St. Paul, Minn. Marshal McGwen Went to Jefferson to day, and after getting bis requisition pa pers, will go after the prisoner. Schwartz creditors suspected that their debtor's business was not being carried on in the most honorable manner ana two weeKs ago bad attachments issued upon bis stock. . When tbe attachments were levied only about $10,000 worth of jewelry was found out of a stock of $75,000 which he bad bought on credit. He was arrested but released and since then has not been heard irom until the news of his capture today was received. The grand jury returned an indictment against him today for obtaining money under false pretenses, the complaining witnesses being b. il. te S. R. Freiburg of Philadelphia, who claimed that he received $2000 worth of diamonds from them, which are still unaccounted for, the day before he disappeared. TAKES MEN KILLED By Serious Accident on Illinois Central Railway. Nkw Orleans, Nov. 14. A Jackson, Miss., special says : A special train on tbe Illinois Central branch from Aberdeen. Miss., collided three miles north of Canton with a switch engine today, resulting in the death of Patrick Redmond, engineer of the switch engine; Tom Loftins, switchman, and an unknown negro. Jim Smith, D. Halsey and V. Thomas and several other persons were injured. The information is that tbe switch engine was working at Canton and was going from there to the water-tank, four miles north of that place, the engineer having been told by the night operator that tne track was clear. A special from Aberdeen with a theatrical troupe had the track, however, and collided with theswitch-engine when a short distance from the tank. THE SENATORIAL COMMITTEE, After Examining the Pacific Railroad, Leave for Home. Chicago, Nov. 14. Senator W. P. Frye's Pacific railway investigating committee, consisting of himself, chairman. Senator H. L.Dawes of Massachusetts, Senator O. H. Plait of Connecticut and Senator David Turnie of Indiana, has completed an examination of nearly 10,000 miles of Pacific roads. The above members of the committee reached the city this afternoon. Senators Piatt and Turpie left for their homes this evening, and Senators Frye and Dawes are yet at the Grand Pacific. They leave tomorrow for the East. Senators Hearst and Davis left the committee some days aj:o. Chairman Frye said this evening that the trip had resulted in one good thing at least. A RIVAL OF THE STANDARD. Purchase of Twenty Thousand Acres of Valaable Laud. Pittsbubo, Nov. 14. A special from Findlay, O., says : A big independent oil deal was formed in this city and Lima today, involving 20.000 acres of the most valuable territory in the Lima, Findlay and Cygnet fields. Mr. J. C. McKinney of Titusville, Pa., and other New York and Philadelphia capitalists are tbe purchasers, and the consideration is very iarge. It is announced as the purpose of tbese men to establish refineries in the northwestern Ohio field, and to make money out of the oil as an illuminant. Tbey are said to have a new and valuable process of refining. LOOKS I IKE A SCHEME For Italy and Germany to Get a Firm Foothold on African Territory,And the Bombardment of Tangiers by Italian War Vessels Will Kot Take Place. Meeting: Between the Emperors of Germany and Austria. London, Nov. 14. The threatened bombardment of Tangiers by Italian war ves sels, ostensibly to enforce the demand of Italy for satisfaction for the burglary recently committed by Moors at the house of the Italian charge d'affaires, has aroused a wild degree of curiosity to know the real object of the Italian government and to observe the extent to which she will be permitted to co. Alter the expenditure of much blood and money in the effort to obtain a foothold in Abyssinia, m which attempt the Italian troops were signally defeated ty disease, de- iection and Uie unexpected etrengtn ana peculiar warfare of King John's native soldiery. King Humbert at last finds himself virtually the commercial master of the mot fruitful of any of the countries of Africa. and " at little cost and trouble to himself or his forces, Encouraged by this success and em bold' ened bv her treaty associations with. Aus tria and Germany, it is evident that Italy is resolved to avail Derselt ot any pretext, however slight, to extend her African influence, and hence the meditated attack upon the stronghold of Mulev Hassan. Although the wrath of tbe Italian government is in this instance directed against Morocco, the suspicion is strong that the ultimate aim ot tne junior partner in the drcibund is to possess Tunis, and this sus picion is strengthened by tne senii-ollicial statement, which comes from Rome at the last moment, that the bombardment of 1 anglers will not take place as advertised, Morocco having volunteered to make full reparation for the offense committed against the dignity of the Italian representative.Nobody believes that Italy would be allowed to take possession of any part of Muley Hassan's dominions, but it is not at all likely that Germany would interfere in any attempt to wrest the protectorate of Tunis from France. Indeed, it is thought not unlikely that (jerruany would mterlere to prevent France from retaining it if Italy were to make a determined advance in that direction, and it is not so very improbable that such a movement in the near future on the part of Italy in the role of a catspaw is contemplated in the program of the alleged alliance for the maintenance of peace. . Whether Itlay would be allowed to remain in peaceable possession of the newly acquired territory, including Abyssinia, is tot ouite bs clear as tbe question might be made. With an undisturbed monopoly of trade in the products of Abyssinia for a few years, Italy would be able to raise herself to tbe first rank of commercial countries, and it isjiol in the nature of things that Germany, while casting about for possession of more unfruitful portions ot Africa, would permit a weaker power, oyer which she had cast tbe mantle f her protection; to enjoy the full benefits of a region more productive than the English, German and French African possessions combined, and the prediction that Abyssinia and perhaps Tunis will ultimately fall into the hands of Germany does not seem altogether groundless. MEXICO. Mexican News Notes. Citt of Mexico, Nov. 14. The Official Gazette publishes a colonization concession to Ellis and Ferguson, the negro colonizers. Et Uuiversal(newspaper) publishes an open letter to Mr. Ellis, in which it predicts many evils to the country and to the negroes. Senor Mendoza. minister of the Argentine Republic, ia very ill, and has left for Puebla. Work was begun yesterday on tbe Chia-pias railroad. The engineer camp was laid out at San Cristobal las Casa. The queen regent of Spain has sent a message of condolence to the Corono family! General Corona was godfather to the present king of Spain. GERMANY. William and Francis Joseph Greet Each Other. Beriin, Nov. 14. The emperor and empress of Germany arrived at Innsbruck at noon today. Emperor Francis Joseph received them on the platform of the rai.way station and embraced and kissed Emperor William. He then kissed tbe Band of the empress. Tbe emperors retired to the salon of the station where they conversed privately for some time. After partaking of luncheon the imperial party resumed their journey to Berlin. Emperor Francis Joseph accompanied them as far as Rosenheim in Bavaria. ZANZIBAR. Will Not Pay Indemnity. Zanzibab, Nov. 14. Tbe sultan of Zanzibar refuses to entertain the demands of the East Africa company for indemnity to cover tbe losses suffered by tbe company because of the recent revolt. More than this, he demands payment of the subsidy promised him by the company for thefirst experimental year of its operations. Tbe company resists this demand and thinks that a second year should be allowed to it on tbe ground that it is impossible as yet to estimate the loss that it has suffered.' CANADA. The Opinion of Premier Mercier. Montbeal, Nov. 14. Premier Mercier returned from Baltimore today. In an interview he said that what he did say in ISaltiaiore was that among, French and British Canadians there were both annexationists and anti-annexationists, and that the latter were in the majority. Foreign Notes. In the French chamber of deputies M. Flouquet, president of tbe chamber, announced that 300 elections had been found valid and that the chamber could proceed to appoint bureaus. Saturday was fixed for the selection of bureaus. The Bohemian diet has unanimously passed a resolution declaring that all members whe have been absent from the sittings without leave since the opening of the session shall be held to have resigned their seats. This decision ousts the German members of the diet. A FORGE COMPANY COMBINE. The Alleged Beaton for the Same is Mutual Protection. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 14. The American Manufacturer states that 90 per cent, of the forge companies of the country have formed a combination for mutual protection. Tbe companies who have thus far identified themselves with the new movement are: The Cleveland City Forge aad Iron company. Erie Forge and Iron company, Erie: Helleobacher Forge company, St. Louis; Delaney Forge and Iron com-paov, Buffalo: W. S. Sizer, Buffalo ; Nassua Iron and Steel company, Nassua, N. H. ; Bridgeport Forge company, Bridgeport, Oonn.; Central Forge company. White-stone, L. I. ; Paterson Forge and Iron company. Paterson N. J., and tbe Du-quesue Forge company of this city. The combination, it is claimed, has none-of the features oi a trust as the several companies retain their identity and have complete charge of their works, so that tbe business will be carried on tbe same as usual. Some effort will be made to sus tain prices, which will allow a fair return on the capital invested. It is not the intention to establish any general office, but all matters affecting the combination or questions of dispute between the different memDers win tie reterrea to a commis sioner, who will be located at Cleveland, O. CONFIDENT OF CONVICTION. Attorneys for Mte in Cronin Case Say They Have a Sura 1 bins;. Chicago, Nov. 14. Tbe News says from a conversation with the lawyers for the state in the Cronin case, it is learned that tbey all feel that a good case has been pre sented to the jury so far one without a material naw ana which bore strongly against all live of the accused. Counting on his fingers. Judge Longenecker volunteered the information that there were five men at large who should have beenco-defendants w ith Burke and hisfellow-prisoners. J. B. Simonds. Pat Cooney and the man who drove Dr. Cronin to the cottage, were admitted as three. Tbe prosecution would not say what connection with the case the other two may have bad. CHAiNGE OF HEART. alien 0. Myers's Bold Break and His Insinuations Against His Former Boss and Associates. Cincinnati, 0., Nov. 14. Special. On 'change today Myers declared he had quit the Enquirer for good; had telegraphed McLean that he wouid quit Saturday or sooner if he desired; that enough was enough. He declared that, jail bird as be is, he is too decent to associate with Lew Bernard and the oily gang that loaf about the Enquirer office, and he didn't propose to stand it any longer. He emphatically declared that McLean is not only not a senatorial candidate, but be didn't dare be; that he (Myers) had gone to jail while some others lived in palaces, and now he proposed to reverse affairs. He would do the palace act, while others could take what came. Allen's new departure creates a sensation here. CONDITION OF PRINCETON. President Patton Sets Forth the Needs of the Institution. Princeton, N. J., Nov. 14. The annual stated meeting of the board of trustees of Princeton college was held this afternoon. The attendance was large, yet very little business ot importancs was transacted. The election of cfiicers and new trustees and the selection of a new professor to fill the chair of political economy, made vacant by the death of Professor Johnston, were passed over till the February meeting. President Putton in his report Baid: The number of students is considerably increased, there being 708, as against 676 last year. Since the last meeting the college has been provided with ample equipment for ttie department of electrical engineering. Two buildings have been built a magnetic observatory aud a dvnamo building connected by large copper conductor so that they are mutually supplementary. These buildings are supplied with all the necessary implements and suitable devices for the most advanced and accurate scientific work in electricity. The course of study embraces: First Theory of electricity and magnetism mathematically presented. Second Practical course in electrical measurements. Third Technical course in applications of electricity. The couri-e -s sketched will occupy, for a man with a fuir knowledge of mathematics and physics, two years. It was recommended that the degree of electrical engineer be granted to students following out the course. Dr. Patton laid before the ooard a gift of deed from W. C. Prime, by which he proposes to make over to the trustees the Truuibull-Prime collection of pottery and porcelain. The needs of tbe scholarship fund were emphasized. Tbe best way of contributing to the college, it was urged, is by founding a scholarship. There are now seventy-eight. A PRETTY ROMANCE- Opening Up in Germany and Ending In Kansas City. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 14. A romance in real lite, and one of unusual interest, developed here today when Maurice Scholl announced his intention of returning to Germany to marry Frauiein Marguerita Miller, the daughter of the burgomaster of a town near Stuttein. It was thirteen years ago that the couple were betrothed. One evening when they were returning from tbe opera, Edmund von Wandel, an Brmy officer, insulted tbe prospective bride. Scholl challenged him to a duel. The combat occurred the next morning. Pistols were used and Von Wandel was shot through the heart and instantly killed. Scholl was badly wounded but managed to escape. Since that time he has been an exile from his native land and has wandered over prel-ty nearly all the civilized world, finally settling down in this city six years ago, where he secured employment in the city engineer's office. He had a little money then and when Kansas City experienced its great "boom" he invested it in real estate and realized a comfortable fortune. He has been in correspondence with bis sweetheart all these many years, aud now, when tbe statute of limitation prevents his being prosecuted for his crime, he has arranged to return to his home and complete the romance by marriage. ARRESTED FOR O (J 1 RAGE. A Bad Character Lodged in the Logan Jail. Logan, O., Nov. 14. Special. Albert Martin, aged about 45, was arrested today near Bloomiugville, this county, and lodged in jail tonight charged with committing rape upon iiis niece, Harret Martin, who is between 16 and 17 years of age. It seems, on or about the 2d of this month, Martin called at his brother's house, found all absent from the bouse but tbe girl. Martin at once told the girl that if she did not consent to his proposal that he would kill her. Martin being a man who has been a worth less vagabond, and having been guilty of other crimes known to the family, the girl was afraid of her life, and no one being near to answer to her cries for help, the struggle was soon over. it was not until vt ednesaay that tne girl told her sister of her trouble, and she has been in mortal terror ever since. The feel ing against Martin is running high among the people at isioomingville. and tne officer said he felt easier when he reached Logan. Annual Meeting of Woman's Exchange. New York. Nov. 14. The eleventh an nual meeting of the Woman's exchange was held here today About sixty-two delegates were present from twenty-five auxilliary branches throughout the country. Among the prominent delegate were Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard, Mrs. Judge Dillon. Mrs. Edward iauternacn, airs, j uage uioaie ana Mrs. Frank Work. , The receipts for the year were $44,000. nearly all of which was ex pended. Addresses were made favoring united action to mak an unparalleled ex- hioition of the work ot American women at the coming world's fair. The subject was also mooted of raising a fund to erect a building for tbe exchange. THOMAS IN TO STAY. The Springfield Candidate Says That lie is a Sure Enough Candidate for the Senate. An Arrangement of the Tattle Line as to the Democratic Senatorial Timber. The Eesult in Iowa Yery Close Democrats Jollify. Cincinnati, O., Nov. li. Speclal.1 Hon. Lawrence T. Neal aud John H. Thomas, the millionaire manufacturer of Springfield, are at the Grand hotel. "Oh, you needn't think you're going to get any political news out of me," said Mr. Neal, when approached. "Now, don't ask me any useless questions. 1 am not interested in the senatorial question. I am here on private business. I did not know Mr. Thomas was here until I saw tbe register, and 1 have not seen him yet. Yes I feel pretty good over the result of tbe election, but it will look like a shame to see a Republican lieutenant gov ..-nor presiding by the warrant of 41 votes over tbe Democratic senate with which our prayers have been answered.""Well. Mr. Thomas, are you in the fight to stay?" "Yes; until either successful or knocked out." "Do you know that there has been developed recentlv a sentiment opposed to the election of millionaires to the senate of the United Stales?" "Yes, I am aware of that fact But a man may have money, and still be a very good sort of person. If money is not used to corrupt voters, 1 cannot see why a senator should be discriminated against because of its possession. Speaking of myself, 1 am not ns rich as I have the credit of being. I have a competency; have made more money limn I ever thought I would, but it lias been made in the legitimate channels of trade, as I never speculated in nnv thing in my life. Just now lam not making much. Iam distributing what I have, putting it in good shape. By the way, the people of my town are glad that I ha"e some wealth, as there is not a public enterprise in tbe city that has not some of my money in it. Outside of my borne and my factory I own but three or four pieces of real estate, as I would not be bothered by the renting of dwelling-houses. Yes, I shall make an honorable fight for the senate, and I want all my friends to aid me in accomplishing my purpose." t A prominent Democrat says: "Tbe senatorial tight in Ohio means the beginning of the contest for the presidency in IK'fj. John McLean, as the champion of a ticket to be headed by Hill and Campbell, or Hill and Gray, is backing Charley Baker, while Cal Brice stands as the representative of Cleveland." 'Why did not Sam Hunt instead of Baker get McLean s influence? Has not Hunt been McLean's confidential adviser?""Sam lacks ambition, ne would not take the trouble to go to Washington and ask for McLean's support," The! angle in Mlver Row County. Helsna. S'Moxt.. 'ov." 14. The election muddle in Silver Bow county is growing worse daily, iuesaay juue Lie vv one retired from "the orlice, and Mcilatton, Dem ocrat, wtio is elected by counting the Tun nel precinct, took the chair, lie also rec ognized the sheriff of the county, Sullivan, the Democratic candidate, whose case was analogous to his own. Lloyd, who was the old sheriff. and who was the Kepublican candidate at the last election and claims that he was elected by the throwing out of tbe Tunnel precinct, refused to surrender the kevs of his office and the tail to Millivan. Today the habeas corpus cases of the two men under indictment for dynamiting were called up by Judge Mcilatton, but Lloyd refused to surrender the prisoners to Bulnvan, w ho was directed to produce mem in court. . Hamilton, the contesting lunvr. opened another court, and Lloyd brought me prisoners belore Mini. I.arry eal as Congressman. Himsbobo, O., Nor. 13. Special. Democrats seem to he more interested in fixing up the congressional districts than in the question of w ho shall be United States senator. It will be remembered that at one time Highland was one of four counties comprising the Eleventh district, viz: Koss, Highland. Adams , and Brown. It was afterward changed to the Twelfth, and the majority made Kepublican instead of Democratic. The scheme now is to change back to the four counties originally comprising the district. JudgeS. F. Steele is now warmly in favor ol doing this, then nominate Law rence T. Neal and send him to congress. That Mr. Neal will be provided for seems settled. His popularity among the Democracy is solid aud universal. He would have a big boom for United States senator. The Iowa Figures. DcFro.BE, Io., Nov. 14. The returns of the late election, as received by the various papers in the stale, vary considerably. On the lieutenant governorship, at the state capital, the Leader (D.) has figures show ing that Poyner (II. I has about 275 pluralitv over Beftow (D. ) The News (Ind.) figures it at about the same, while the Kegister (R.) claims over 2000 for Poyner. A special to the Herald here says owing to the evident errors in telegraphing tli returns, it will take the official canvass by tbe executive board of the stale to decide who is elected lieutenant governor. Boies, for governor, has 7W0 plurality. The rest of the state ticket is Kepublican. Tbe renate is six Kepublican, by the Kepublican claim. The Democrats claim two of them as Independents and no telling how they will vote. The house is a tie. tODTUFlX BIKOLAK8. An Organized Gang, Who Have Operated at Akron, In Hoc. Akron, O., Nov. J4. Special. For several months past the police have been at a loss to account for light burglaries that have been committed here. Tonight five arrests were made and a strange stats of affairs was developed. Tbe five prisoners are lads ranging from 9 to 12 years, and from their confessions it is evident that a regularly organized gang of seven has been systematically working the town. Tbe police are at work recovering the stolen plunder and thus far have secured three wagons, a double barness, two carpets, a horse blanket, a qnautityjot clothing and a mule. Tbe mule was found stowed away in an empty coal bin on Furnace street. The animal was stolen from an unknown canal boatman and tbe gang was thoroughly drilled. At the burglarizing(of the store of A. L. Bowman & Co. last night, which was done before 9 o'clock, sentinels were posted while the burglar forced a window and smashed a till. He is not yet 9 years old. The remaining two members of tbe gang have thus far escaped arrest. TROUBLE IM CAMP. The Alleged Reformers Speak . Out in Meeting. Chicago, Nov. 14. That the Universal Reformers' convention has elements of discord in it was shown at the opening this morning. Ben Calvin, the Michigan Green-backer, at once jumped to hi feet and declared that there had been some underhanded business done in tbe committee on resolutions, and he charged Mr, Dickejr. lit Prohibitionist, with deception. He said that Mr. Dickey declared to him that there would be a good financial plank iu the address to be promulgated. "Now, I'll donate $10 to this convention if it can be proved that the money que stion was even discussed." "if you don't give us better recognition," thundered Calvin, "we will pull out and form an association of ouriDwn and hold a convention by ourselves."Mrs. Todd, also a Greenbacker. thought the time was ripe to eive the convention a scoring and she struck right out from the shoulder and declared thai the Greenback-en present had it in their power to disband the convention, "and we'll do it too it you don't watch out." she cried. Finally, however, peace was restored, and the remainder of the session was devoted to speeches on various reform topics. The convention finished its deliberations this evening and adjourned. It was decided to form a national organization to be called "The National Reform party.'' A committee was appointed to formulate an address setting forth tbe aims of the Pty. TERK0KISM IN KENTUCKY. The French and Evcrsrrle Factions ITav a Bloody Battle in the Village or Ilai-ard Several lien Killed. LouisviM.it, Ky., Nov. 14. A Courier-Journal special from Hazard, Ky., says: The circuit court convened lust Monday, the 4th iusu Judge Lilly, the regular judge, not being present, the bar elected W. L. Hurst of Wolfe county to preside. There was a good crowd in a:tcndanee and everything started oil serenely, with (p-parent!)' no dunwer of trouble bi-fvceii tlio warring factions, tieorgo Eversole, the leader of the Eversole faction, came into town Monday evening before court with littcen armed men, but as inoal of them were under bond to appear at this term of court nothing was thought of it. Tbe Eversoie party kept increasing in number until it reached ibirty well-aimed men. 'fliers were only a few of the French party in town. It soon became apparent that there would tie trouble. French was aware of the warlike preparations, and placed himself with a strong force in easy reach of town ao as to be able to relieve his friends in the event of trouble. Thursday evening Wesley Whittsker of the Eversole faction firad upon Henry Davidson, one of the French party, who was standing in the door of the jailer's residence, a few yards from the court-house. Wbittaker had barricaded himself in a small log house on ths opposite side of tbe street. Davidson was soon joined by Tom and Bill Smith and others. Wbittaker in the meantime bad also been joined by several of bis friends, and alively light took place between the four men of the French party and tbe Eversoies. The court, which was in session, stampeded. The fight lasted about IS minutes. When the smoke cleared away it was found that Ed Campbell of the Eversole party had been killed. This light took! place about 4 e'eiock in the evening. Tbe parties rested on their arms until dark, when the tight was renewed with increased fierceness. Tne French party had been reinforced by the Davidson boys, Jess Morgan, brother of E. C. Morgan, who was killed by the Eversoies, and others. B. K. French himself came into town about 12 o'clock with reinforcement) to ths relief of his beleagured friends. At daybreak the fight raged with new fury. The Eversole party was stationed in the court-house and in J. C. Eversols's old tort. The French parly occupied wh positions they could find. But the msv fight took place between Jesse Fields a. Tom Smith, who occupied a strongly torched position commanding the enemy's works, and tbey kept up a steady lire on the Eversoies. The battle lasted about an hour, when the Eversole party beat a hasty retreat, fording Ihe river on foot and disappeared in the mountains on the other side, leaving their dead. Ed Campbell and John McKnight killed, several were wounded on the Eversole side. Jesse Fields, on the French side, received a flesh wound in the arm. Court broke up without ceremony, the judgo leaving for home as quickly as possible. "VTHIIE CAP" OUTRAGES The Residence of Attorney Lawrence Set on Fire Threatening Letters. Cuicaoo. Nov. 14. A dispatob to the Daily News from Galesburg, III., says i Intense excitement was caused here this afternoon by a bold attempt to burn tbe residence of Attorney G. A. Lawrence one of the finest in the city by member of tbe band of desperadoes whose "white-cap" letters have terrorized the citizens hero. The fire was discovered by a neighbor in time to prevent any serious result. A large tile bad been placed beside the house packed with shavings, kindling and paper, saturated with oil and covered with sacking also saturated thoroughly. This mas had been ignited. The whole transaction is in perfect accord with the letters daily sent Mr. Lawrence. Yesterday a large mass of combustible material was found in his barn with a paper of ma'.rhes near by. Last night officers patrolled the premises and are on duty again tonight, but in spite of these precautions the strange letters have been thrust through the blinds and under the doors. Many other citizens, including the sheriff and policemen have received Tike epistles, reeking with offensive and indecent term too filthy to print. OPENING OF SIOIX RESERVATION. Comment on Account of the Delay la the Work. MiNSAPoi.is, Nov. 14. A special from Sioux Falls, 8. D., says: The delay in the opening of the Sioux reservation is causing a great deal of comment. Senators Moody and Pettigrew hold that the president can open it bv proclamation, hut be can not do so until tbe Sioux commission ha made its report. General Crook, who was the great factor that secured the signatures of the reds, expressed his opinion immediately upon leaving Standing Kock agency that the reservation would not be opened until congress convened. In an interview held with Colonel Dell Coy, United State commissioner at Pierre, the general eatd he had made various minor promises to ti e different tribes to secure their signatures. To the government they amounted to verv litttle but to the Indians were of great importance. One delegation be promised a-visit to Washington, another to reimburse them for loss of h.rses. etc Tbese matters will be presented to congress with a recommendation that all be allowed. "1 wouid not break my word with an Indian under any consideration,'' said Crook, "and for this purpose 1 have induced the commissioner to delay the report." Strike of Miner. Fittsbcbo. Nov. 14. The coal minets of tbe four pools in the Mouongahcla valley met at Monongabela City today and decided to strike tor an advance of j cent -per bushel in the price of mining, i he miners made the demand several weeks ago, hut it was retused by the operators, who claimed that tbe market would not justify the in-crease. About 5000 men will be affected. A Steamer In Distress. Lontion. Nov. 14. The White Star stesrr-er Adriatic, Captain Smith, from o York November 6 for Liverpool, arrived at Queenstuwn at 6:33 p. in. today. She report baring passed on the Hth In latitude 45 deg. north, longitude 4'. (leg. west, a steamer of the Thmgvalla line towing a Wilaou line steamer westward. Important, If True. Nfw York. Nov. 14. Governor Francis of Missouri called upon Mavor Grant u. U. 4